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On Mondays, Sept. 8 through Dec. 1 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the Green Spring Gardens located at 4603 Green Spring Road, will be having Yoga for Gardeners for adults. The program will offer a series of classes featuring the Vinyasa method to increase your flexibility, strength, and endurance for gardening. $ 66/ six-class sessions. For more information and to register call 703-642-5173.
Visit George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See how whiskey got started. $4/adult; $2/child. Get discounts with admission to Mount Vernon Estate. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more.
Take a seasonal walking tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. This 30-minute tour explores a variety of contributions. Free. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more.
Every Tuesday and Thursday through October from 5- 8 p.m. at Hotel Monaco Alexandria, enjoy Doggie Happy Hour. Enjoy doggie treats and human treats.
Join City archaeologists and trained volunteers for an exciting program for kids of all ages at Alexandria Archaeology Family Dig Days. Monthly Family Dig Days will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, in Alexandria. The 2008 dates are on Saturdays: Oct. 18. $5/person and spots fill up fast. Call 703-838-4399 or visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org to reserve a spot.
On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the Waterfront and see history-inspired performances near the Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and greet” of early Alexandria residents and travelers near the Waterfront and lower King Street. Free. Visit www.historicalexandria.org for more.
On Mondays, Oct. 27, and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Green Spring Gardens will be having Family Story Time for children of all ages where there will be stories and activities. Free. For more information visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gspg
On Mondays Sept. 8 through Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m., the Green Spring Gardens will be having Let’s Grow kid’s Gardening Program where kids will enjoy sprouting seeds, growing vegetables, planting, flowers, exploring soil and other out door fun. $ 70 /student. For more information and to register call 703-642-5173.
Historic Mount Vernon will have special commemorative whiskey sets available for sale beginning Aug. 4! The set includes a shot glass and a 50 mL bottle of whiskey consisting of 11 different whiskey brands blended and aged at Mount Vernon in 2005. The gift sets are $25 and are available for purchase in person with a valid ID at the Shops at Mount Vernon or George Washington’s Distillery. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Beginning on Monday, Sept. 15 and continuing weekly through Monday, Nov. 17, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum will be hosting its fall session of Tavern Toddlers. Tavern Toddlers features a weekly open playtime on Mondays, excluding Federal holidays, between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Each week costs $7 for a group of three, which must include one adult, and additional people are just $3. Pre-registration is not required, and single or multiple passes can be purchased at the door. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is located at 134 North Royal St. For more information, call 703838.4242 or visit www.gadsbystavern.org.
Thursday/Oct. 2
Book Discussion. 12:15 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. Discuss “The Invisible Wall” by Harry Bernstein. Free. 703-339-4610.
Falling Leaves. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 2-5 can enjoy stories, activities and craft. Free. 703-765-3645.
Friday/Oct. 3
Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children up to age 5 can bring a lunch and enjoy stories. Free. 703-971-0010.
Wee Ones Story Time. 2 and under. Free. 10:30 a.m. at Hooray for Books! 1555 King St. 703-548-4092 or www.hooray4books.com. Enjoy some silly songs and stories as we explore the world around us.
Saturday/Oct. 4
Country Fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pohick Episcopal Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Enjoy games, food, music and more. Free. 703-339-6572.
Community Days. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Harvest Church, 7401 Beulah St. Includes rides, food, drawings and more. Free. Visit www.harvestchurchag.org or 703-971-7070.
Endless Summer. 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Enjoy dinner by Outback Steakhouse and dancing. Call Karen for ticket prices, 703-768-9404.
Watercolor Series. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Learn how to paint red flowers. $65/person. 703-642-5173 to register.
Dance Performance. 8 p.m. at Rachel M. Schlessinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. See the premier of Arlington-based Bowen McCauley Dance company’s “O’Inner Voice with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. Tickets range from $36-$60. www.bmdc.org
Civil War Explored. Learn about the duties and skills of the artilleryman at Fort Ward, 4301 W. Braddock Road from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2/adults; $1/child. Visit www.fortward.org or 703-838-4848.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra will perform with Bowen McCauley Dance. Tickets range between $20-$80. Visit www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885.
City Tree Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road. $30-$45/tree. 703-838-4999.
Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road. Free. Proceeds benefit outreach programs. 703-780-4696.
Art on the Avenue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Mount Vernon Avenue. Browse through artists and craftspeople, food, music and more. There will be a train show at Mount Vernon Rec Center. Free. Visit www.artontheavenue.org or 703-683-3100.
Gallery Opening. 6:30-9 p.m. at the P&C Fine Art Gallery, 212 King St. See “Dr. Seuss for President,” featuring imagery from politically charged artworks, books and cartoons by Theodor Suess Geisel. Free. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Kei at 703-698-8452.
Seasonal Stories with Miss Cathy. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. Children ages 3-6 can enjoy fall stories. Free. 703-339-4610.
Youth Roundtable. 1-2:15 p.m. at Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Local teens will talk about topics that interest them. Free. Reservations encouraged, 703-838-4356.
Election Kickoff Story Time. Ages 2-6. Free. 11 a.m. at Hooray for Books! 1555 King St. 703-548-4092. www.hooray4books.com.
Sunday/Oct. 5
Craft Day. 1-4 p.m. at the Lee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco St. Children can get a “Squirrel Lee” tour and then do a Victorian craft. Bring an American Girl doll and gain free admission. $2/child; adult free with child’s admission. 703-548-1789.
Community Days. 10:30 a.m. at Harvest Church, 7401 Beulah St. Includes rides, food, drawings and more. Free. Visit www.harvestchurchag.org or 703-971-7070.
Dance Performance. 3 p.m. at Rachel M. Schlessinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. See the premier of Arlington-based Bowen McCauley Dance company’s “O’Inner Voice with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. Tickets range from $25-$70. www.bmdc.org
Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra will perform with Bowen McCauley Dance. Tickets range between $20-$80. Visit www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885.
Scottish Heritage Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock Road. Enjoy music, singing and more. Free. 703-838-4844.
Art Reception. 2-5 p.m. Come see “Connections,” featuring nature etchings of Lynida Terre at the Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Call 703-768-2525 for more information.
Bridge Club. 4 p.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Beginners and advanced players age 12 and up can learn to play. Free. 703-765-3645.
Monday/Oct. 6
Sondheim Performance. 8 p.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Hear “Anyone Can Whistle.” $40-$150/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 571-527-1860.
Books and Ideas. 7:30 p.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “Bridge of Sighs” by Richard Russo. Free. 703-765-3645.
Tuesday/Oct. 7
Harvest Time. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories, activities and crafts. Free. 703-971-0010.
What’s New in Picture Books. 7 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Adults can learn about new books. Free. 703-971-0010.
Wednesday/Oct. 8
Fall Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. See 18th century experiements performed. $12/lecture or $30/series of 3. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Rising Words, Rising Images. 11 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 9-12 can discuss “Walt Whitman” by Nancy Loewen and do a related activity. Free. 703-765-3645.
Thursday/Oct. 9
Teen Volunteer Fair. 5-8:45 p.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Meet community organizations needing volunteers. Children ages 12-18. 703-765-3645.
Music Performance. Hear Lori Grigsby & Sandy Moyer perform with Patricia Cooper at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. $10/person. Visit www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.
Recycling Event. Drop off light bulbs, computers and peripherals and cell phones at Calvert Jones’ headquarters, 5703 Edsall Road. Free. www.calvertjonesgreen.com for more.
Friday/Oct. 10
Lecture. Noon at Market Square, 301 King St. Hear Don Wallingford speak. Free.
Annual Memorial Service. 11 a.m. at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King St., Alexandria. Memorial service and wreath laying honoring the men and women of the Alexandria Fire Services. RSVP to cemetery@ivyhill.org or 703-549-7413.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. Camerata will sing with the Singing Sergeants. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Gallery Opening. 7-10 p.m. See “From our Trees Artistry is Revealed,” a collaborative exhibit of work by members of the Del Ray Artisans and the Washington Woodworkers’ Guild at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave. Free. Call 703-838-4827 or visit www.thedelrayartisans.org for more information.
Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children up to age 5 can bring a lunch and enjoy stories. Free. 703-971-0010.
Saturday/Oct. 11
Yard Sale. The Alexandria Jaycees will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at Anthony T. Lane Elementary School, 7137 Beulah St. Free. Browse a variety of items. Vendors may register online at www.alexjaycees.org/yardsales.htm. For updated rain date information call 703-866-7171.
Perennials. Learn to Garden with Perennials and woody plants with The Green Spring Gardens located at 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Design with Perennials: Time and Your Garden with Karen Rexrode. The class will combine both indoor and outdoor explorations. $ 18/ adults. For more information and to register call 703-642-5173.
Lecture. 2 p.m. at Market Square, 301 King St. Hear Don Wallingford speak. Free.
Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Woodlawn. Browse through quilts, hats, scarves and more. Free. Lunch will be available. 703-780-4000.
Dyke Marsh. 3 p.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Learn about the bird sanctuary, nature preserve and more. Free. 703-765-3645.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. Browse through a variety of titles and more. Free. 703-339-4610.
Murder Mystery Dinner. 7 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. Enjoy a three-course dinner and three murders. $80/member; $100/non-member. Register at www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Sunday/Oct. 12
Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Woodlawn. Browse through quilts, hats, scarves and more. Free. Lunch will be available. 703-780-4000.
Music Performance. Hear Lucy Kaplansky perform a Jay Votel tribute show at 7 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St. $15/general; $12/member. Visit www.focusmusic.org or 703-501-6061.
Monday/Oct. 13
Columbus Day Fast & Furriest 5k. 8 a.m. at Belle Haven Sailing Marina. Register at www.active.com or 703-966-7202.
Author Signing. 4-6 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate Shops. Joseph Ellis will sign copies of his book “Founding Brothers.” Free, but books must be purchased from Mount Vernon. Visit mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Tuesday/Oct. 14
One, Two, Three – Let’s Go. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. Children ages 13-23 months can enjoy number stories and activities. Free. 703-339-4610.
Wednesday/Oct. 15
Fall Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. Hear how billiards became important to tavern activities. $12/lecture or $30/series of 3. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children ages 13-23 months can enjoy stories, fingerplays and activities. Free. 703-971-0010.
Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 12-13 can enjoy stories and fingerplays. Free. 703-765-3645.
Friday/Oct. 17
Book Discussion. 7:15 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call for title. Free. 703-971-0010.
Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children up to age 5 can bring a lunch and enjoy stories. Free. 703-971-0010.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. Hear music for the tuba. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church, 8009 Fort Hunt Road. Hear music by the Ottone Ensemble and brass quintet. $15/adult; $10/student, senior; $5/child. 703-765-4342.
Saturday/Oct. 18
Craft Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Over 30 crafters, silent auction, bake ale, lunch and more will be featured. Free. 703-765-4573.
Author Signing. 1 p.m. at Olsson’s Books, 106 S. Union St. Julie Patton and Rita Holtz will sign “Historic Photos of Alexandria.” 301-562-5912.
Octoberfest. 3-7 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Road. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, food, auction and more. Free. Visit www.staidansepis.org.
Fall Harvest Family Days. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Enjoy wagon rides, maze, games, music and more. $13/adult; $12/senior; $6/child. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Jesse and James with Mutts Gone Nuts. 11 a.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. All ages can see juggling, comedy and more. Free. 703-971-0010.
Harambee Readers. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “Are You Raising the Next Generation of Hoodlums?” Free. 703-765-3645.
Duct Tape Craft. 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. Children ages 13-15 can make a duct tape craft. Free. 703-339-4610.
Electronics Recycling Day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Immanuel Church on the Hill. Bring computers, cell phones, televisions, toasters and other items. Free, but $10 donation for data destruction services.
Sunday/Oct. 19
Beer Tasting. 2-5 p.m. at Lee-Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronoco St. Enjoy sampling beers, painting the glass and more. $40/person. 703-548-1789 to purchase tickets.
Fall Harvest Family Days. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Enjoy wagon rides, maze, games, music and more. $13/adult; $12/senior; $6/child. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Bridge Club. 4 p.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Beginners and advanced players age 12 and up can learn to play. Free. 703-765-3645.
Piano Recital. 6 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 Prince St. Etsuko Hirose will perform a benefit concert for the Japanese American’s Care Fund. $25/person. E-mail carefund@gmail.com or 703-256-5223.
Historic Huntley Open House. 2-4 p.m. at Historic Huntley, 6918 Harrison Lane. Free. Enjoy puppet shows, tours and more. Free.
Monday/Oct. 20
Book Discussion. 3:30 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children ages 6-8 can partake in early reader book activities. Call for titles. Free. 703-971-0010.
Little Pumpkins. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. Children ages 24-35 months can enjoy Fall stories, songs and more. Free. 703-339-4610.